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Extreme satisfaction

5.0 stars

Anonymous review posted onAugust 5, 2015

I spoke with Dexter on July 1st, 2015. Consulted with him & hired him that afternoon. Things went quicker than I ever expected. He had an offer for me within 3 weeks. Signed my settlement papers on July 31st, 2015. Could not be happier with the results. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in workers compensation needs.

About me

At a very young age, Dexter envisioned himself as an advocate for the sick and injured. The grandson of a Chicago union worker, he has always felt a strong urge to help those trying to protect their rights. It is from this foundation that Dexter established himself as an aggressive advocate for the rights of his clients.

“The greatest satisfaction in my profession is the gratitude of my clients. There is no better feeling than to get a hug from a client who is in tears because they finally received the justice they deserve. The thank you letters of my clients enjoy a special place in my office as a reminder of what our profession is all about.”

Dexter has tried several cases to jury verdict in counties all over Illinois. He has also written and presented numerous arguments in front of the Appellate Court, including a recent one in which he was successful in overturning a trial court’s decision to dismiss a case involving a slip and fall on ice. As an accomplished writer, Dexter has written a variety of articles and blogs for publications such as the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Journal, DuPage County Bar Journal, and Fox Valley Labor News, amongst others.

Dexter has obtained several recent noteworthy case results, including

$595,000 settlement resulting from mediation in which client developed the onset of fibromyalgia following a car accident. This was the largest reported verdict in Illinois for a fibromyalgia case outside of Cook County.

$375,000 settlement on behalf of a truck driver who sustained severe laceration of his ring finger when loading dock door was inadvertently dropped onto his finger by loading dock worker. The client underwent surgery to reattach his finger and suffered nerve damage.

$450,000 settlement on behalf of client who was involved in a head-on car accident while test-driving a police car he repaired for a municipality. Settlement was made with workers’ compensation carrier, the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier, and the municipalities underinsured motorist carrier.

$300,000 policy limits settlement on behalf of client injured when she fell down the basement stairs of friend’s house. There was no handrail on basement stairs which violated the applicable building code.

$225,000 settlement negotiated for man who was at a friend’s house and fell through an access door that was unsecured and covered by mulch. Client suffered a torn rotator cuff which required surgery.

$215,000 workers’ compensation judgment on behalf of worker who sustained repetitive lifting injury to her shoulder. While recovering from surgery on that shoulder, the worker developed the same condition in her opposite shoulder necessitating surgery. Pre-trial offer was $32,568.69.

$200,000 settlement on behalf of client who was injured when he fell off of a defective ladder at ladder owner’s store.

Dexter’s ability to obtain outstanding results for his client stems from the fact that he looks at his clients as individuals who have families and need someone to help them protect their legal rights.

“It all starts with treating a client’s case like it is my own. If it was my case, would I want my lawyer to explain the legal process to me since I am new to it? Would I want my lawyer to return my calls and answer my questions so I am not left in the dark? Of course!”

When he is not taking on multi-billion dollar insurance companies, Dexter enjoys spending time with his wife and their 3 pups. Dexter also enjoys playing basketball, writing (songs and poetry), and reading books on such topics as history, politics, and philosophy.

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Mr. Evans is an excellent attorney. He is very intelligent and a great problem solver. I have referred many clients to him when outside of my expertise or when I have a conflict as I am confident that Mr. Evans will provide a high level of service and have always received positive feedback from my clients. Additionally, Mr. Evans is a genuinely good person with a strong character!

You can read the other reviews and endorsements to see how good of an attorney Dexter is. I believe he is not only a good attorney but a good person and that's what makes Dexter stand out. I work with him on the Board of the West Suburban Humane Society and his compassion and drive to help the most vulnerable in our community tells me the most about how he will treat his clients and handle their cases.